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Mill: Better A Dissatisfied Human Than Satisfied Pig
Following John Stuart Mill's claim that 'it is better to be a human being dissatisfied than a pig satisfied,' there is something in the human experience beyond physical pleasure and comfort, and exploring whether a life of mere material wellbeing is well-lived is part of the educational process and of becoming a full human being.
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Russ RobertsEvidence Quote
“It is better to be a human being dissatisfied than a pig satisfied.”
Created: 6/13/2026, 12:10:03 AM
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